PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, Pakistan vs Australia ODI series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the Pakistan vs Australia ODI series 2026 between PAK vs AUS to be played in Rawalpindi.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia is all set to begin on May 30. The first match is scheduled to begin at 5 PM IST at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Australia have 6-7 first-choice players missing due to injury and workload management.

This list includes Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, and Mitchell Marsh. Hence, Josh Inglis will lead the Men in Yellow in this series. Cooper Connolly, who had a great IPL 2026, has been added to Australian squad.

On the other hand, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan’s star-studded lineup. Babar Azam is back, and Naseem Shah has returned from injury. Mohammad Rizwan has been axed, while Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman aren’t available due to injury. Pakistan have a great chance to beat the inexperienced Australian side in this series.

PAK vs AUS: Match Details

• Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs Australia (AUS), 1st ODI, Pakistan vs Australia ODI series 2026
• Match Date: May 30, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 05:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 11:30 AM GMT / 04:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs AUS: Head-to-Head: PAK (36) – AUS (71)

These two teams have faced each other 112 times in the ODIs. Australia have a dominating record with 71 wins, whereas Pakistan have won 36 matches. There are four abandoned games and one tied match between these sides.

PAK vs AUS: Weather Report

The forecast shows clear conditions on Saturday in Rawalpindi. The maximum temperature will be 33°C, whereas the average humidity is likely to be around 36 percent.

PAK vs AUS: Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a good wicket to bat on. The wicket is generally dry, which allows spinners to get some purchase as the game goes on. For fast bowlers, there will be some movement early on with the new ball. The conditions will remain similar throughout both innings, and chasing has been recommended here.

PAK vs AUS: Predicted XIs:

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Babar Azam, Maaz Sadaqat, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

Australia: Josh Inglis (C), Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschangne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs AUS Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Josh Inglis

Batters: Babar Azam, Cooper Connolly, Sahibzada Farhan, Marnus Labuschagne

All-rounders: Cameron Green, Shadab Khan, Salman Agha, Matt Short

Bowler: Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi

Captain First-Choice: Babar Azam || Captain Second-Choice: Matt Short

Vice-Captain First-Choice:  Josh Inglis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Shaheen Afridi

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs AUS Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Josh Inglis

Batters: Babar Azam, Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne

All-rounders: Cameron Green, Shadab Khan, Salman Agha, Matt Short

Bowler: Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Adam Zampa

Captain First-Choice: Cameron Green || Captain Second-Choice: Shadab Khan

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Salman Agha || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Marnus Labuschagne

PAK vs AUS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Australia have an inexperienced unit, and it won’t be easy for them in this series. Pakistan have an excellent bowling combination and batters, who know these conditions well. Hence, we back Pakistan to win the first ODI.

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